Obstructing Kidney Stones - What Are My Options?

Overview

In this video, Dr. John Francis of Columbus Regional Health Urology discusses obstructing kidney stones. Several topics are covered including the anatomy of an obstructing kidney stone, who may need urgent surgery, cystoscopy and ureteral stent placement, common symptoms of a ureteral stent, whether the kidney stone can be removed immediately and what is next after the stent is placed.